Overview
Independence High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 2,324 students. It is part of the Kern High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
حقایق کلیدی
SectorPublic
نوع مدرسهRegular
سطح سطحHigh
Grade Span9–12
ضلعKern High
County6029
شهر شهرBakersfield
ZIP93311
مدرسه چارترNo
مدرسه مغناطیسNo
عنوان INo
UC/CSU (A-G) completion (2025)39.7%
NCES School ID061954012132
Source: CA CDE cohort outcomes (2025)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,324
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino60.9%
Black / African American7.8%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)